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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 175.08 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 175.08 and 93.58 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 175.08 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/175.08 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 175.08 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 16,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,383.87/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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